Join us this Thursday for a #pypchat about EAL/ESL in the PYP classroom. 7 pm. Add questions. pypchat.wikispaces.com
2015-16 Calendar – Artwork needed!
PYP teachers, it is that time of year when the Arts department come knocking at your door for artwork to photograph for next year’s school calendar. When your Grade level has some art pieces you think would be great for the calendar, you may do one of two things:
1. Send them down to Fenella or Eleven in the Design Centre.
2. Whip an email off to Fenella and someone will come by to photograph the artwork.
Universities Visit
Today’s Universities Fair won’t be starting until about 9am…
A reminder that there are over 22 Universities being represented from around the world coming and bringing huge experience with them.
It is a fantastic chance for you to ask everything you ever wanted to ask about university life, courses, external testing, visas, dorm living, English language requirements – the works.
Break out sessions: 9.30 The College Essay (US) and 10.30 Liberal Arts (US, Netherlands, some UK, Germany)
SAT – June 6th
The deadline for applying for this SAT is 24th April at Noon.
You need to have paid for the test AND returned the pink receipt to me.
This is a real world deadline, so if you are late, you won’t be taking the test, it’s that simple.
World Cup Soccer@NIS – May 9th – C&S Activity
A World Cup is coming to NIS and they would like some help to run this football event. If you would like to help please signup on the C&S signup link on Veracross.
Hopeful Hearts Garage Sale – May 8 (C&S activity)
Hopeful Hearts are holding a Sale at RFG on May 8 and they would like up to 6 students to help from 3.30pm -7.30pm with this. There are still some vacancies. Please sign up on the C&S signup link if you are interested.
Lunchtime Unicycling @NIS is rolling onto campus (G5-8 students)
Are you interested in knowing more about physics? Motion, balance, forces etc.? Not really? Well, perhaps you are interested in something that involves physics but doesn’t require an understanding physics to enjoy – unicycling. This will be a lunchtime activity – hopefully every lunchtime for the next few weeks. You will be under the instruction of the Master of Wheels and Movement – Mr Underwood. Open to Grade 5 – 8 students. Guaranteed to bring more balance to your life. If you are interested please email me. Limited places.
Pfrang Trip (Sunday 19th and Monday 20th April)
Six students will be going on the Pfrang Trip to Northern Jiangsu on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th to visit Middle School students sponsored by the Pfrang Association. The students will miss all classes on Monday 20th April. The list is attached FYI. Pfrang Trip 2015
Eco Logo winner
I am pleased to announce that Suyoung Bae in 4C is the winner of the Eco Logo competition. She will work with a designer to create a final version of her logo which will be used on communications and will be displayed around school to remind us to be more environmentally conscious. Congratulations, Suyoung!
Inter House Football/Soccer this week
Inter House Soccer will take place this week. Gr6-8 on Wednesday and Gr9 – 12 on Thursday. Separate competitions for boys and girls. Sign up with your house captain ASAP.
iPad Pilot Q&A April 15 3:15
Reminder: We need your help!
Calling all teachers/staff (PYP, MYP, DP). You are invited to an iPad Pilot Q&A on Wed. April 15 at 3:15 (in the Design Centre).
Please come and play the role of a parent as we run through our compressed interactive iPad workshop and Q&A session. We appreciate your help as we prepare for the Parent workshop which will run on April 18.
SISAC Badminton
On Saturday, April 11th, the NIS badminton team participated in the SISAC badminton tournament. One team ( of 8 players) went to Shanghai for the Division I tournament and another team (also of 8 players) went to Suzhou for the Division II tournament.
Both teams played hard all day and both teams finished in second place in their respective divisions. This is a great result for both teams and the players were very happy to collect their
respective trophies.
NIS was the only school in this years SISAC badminton competition to place in the top three of both divisional tournaments. Well done NIS shuttlers.